A Prosecutor’s Reference – Medical Evidence and the Role of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners in Cases Involving Adult Victims
Dec 01, 2010
Gain insight into the role of Sexual Assault Nurse and Sexual Assault Forensic Examiners (SANEs/SAFEs) and how to effectively work with them before and during the trial of sexual violence cases.
Resource type
Monographs
Author(s)
Jenifer Markowitz
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Prosecutors should consider the potential testimony that can be provided by Sexual Assault Nurse and Sexual Assault Forensic Examiners (SANEs/SAFEs). This monographs evaluates studies that show connections between medical-forensic examination and evidence collection and more positive criminal justice outcomes, leading prosecutors to consider the potential testimony that can be provided by these kinds of medical experts.